Just got this Emergency Email screaming in from Jennifer N.! Go, Jen!: “The midwest got hit with massive storms on Monday. A no-kill shelter, Second Chance in Columbia, Missouri lost a large portion of its roof, causing structural damage and loss of important supplies like food and refrigerated medications. The cats housed on-site are unharmed (along with their keeper!), but we need some help rebuilding. (The link above takes you to the SC donation page. To help persuade any ’nuffers, here are some sweet faces you’d be helping to help cushion the blow of a missing roof.)”

Today through Friday at 6am PT, we’ll present a mini-series of photos by Cuteporter KB. She took these photos in the adoption room at Cat House on the Kings, California’s largest cat sanctuary…located SE of Fresno. (Like that first photo above? His name is Tangerine. Put him on your desktop!)

……A GAZILLION DOLLARS!!!
“This delicious little bun ran out in front of my boyfriend’s truck, and was so tiny he couldn’t clear the curb to get out of the street. My honey caught him, and much screaming and squirming ensued. Once he realized we weren’t going to eat him, he relaxed and let us pet him. We returned him to his Little Bun Family safe and sound. C’mon, don’t you want to share this sweetness with the world? :-) Hillary, Canton, GA.”

People, wantcha’ to meet Wallace! As you can see, having three out of four limbs doesn’t bother THIS prosh prowler one leetle beet.

“This is Wallace! He was rescued from the streets and had to have his front leg amputated. Now he lives in Washington, DC with his librarian, Mfred (that’s me). As we like to say, “three legs, big heart, can’t lose!” -Marcella F.

Hello there. While my owner is asleep, I’d like to address some misconceptions people have about us tongues. People think it’s all cute in here, but it’s hot and gooey and tastes like dog!

So when you see him panting? That’s us trying to escape. Not for good, just for a little while — get out, dry off, get some sun. Is that too much to ask?

From faithful reader/sender-inner Momo H.: “Hello from TAIWAN! I would like to introduce NiuNiu to the wonderful CO world, She is a 7 year old french bulldog seized during a puppymill raid by the Taiwan SPCA. From a dog who first jerked at any hoomin touch, to a dog that was confident, bootful and loved. But one thing remained constant from day one, she just can’t seem to get that tongue contained!”